Coastal Queensland and Hinterland Delights

Get away from it all on a luxury journey through the Queensland Hinterland from the beaches of beautiful sub-tropical Noosa to the Glass House Mountains and on to Brisbane, spending a rejuvenating few days at a luxurious private retreat set in native bushland along the way.

Itinerary

Day 1: Arrive Noosa

Arrive in Noosa on Queensland’s Sunshine Coast. You will be met on arrival and transferred to your hotel, located in the heart of Noosa just a short walk from the city’s beautiful main beach. This evening, meet your fellow travellers at a special welcome dinner.

Day 2: Noosa

After breakfast, enjoy a morning walk along tree-lined Hastings Street, home to the best eating, drinking and shopping in Noosa and where surf shops, art galleries and luxury accommodation blend perfectly, to Noosa National Park. The park offers stunning coastal views and strands of eucalypt forest, woodlands, wetlands and pockets of rainforest. Keep an eye out for wildlife as you explore the park via coastal and inland tracks – koalas, wallabies, glossy black-cockatoos and ground parrots can be found here. Later, explore the vibrant Farmers Market set amongst fragrant gum trees before lunch. The afternoon is yours to spend at leisure. You might enjoy a dip in one of the hotel’s pools or venture to Noosa Main Beach to gaze upon the sheltered waters of Laguna Bay or take a squeaky walk along the golden sand before we come together to take in splendid views of the Coral Sea over dinner.

Day 3: Noosa, Hidden Vale

Farewell Noosa after breakfast and journey the Queensland coastline to Flame Hill Vineyard Montville for lunch with wine tasting. After lunch, travel to Hidden Vale via the picturesque Glass House Mountains, a cluster of craggy peaks formed by volcanic activity more than 25 million years ago. Arrive at Spicers Hidden Vale, a luxurious property set in native bushland and your home for the next two nights. Enjoy a truly sumptuous paddock to plate dinner this evening at Homage Restaurant made up of local ingredients. Then, it’s time to look to the heavens for a stargazing session before settling in for the night.

Day 4: Hidden Vale

Today is a day for nature lovers. Get active this morning with a guided nature walk to learn about the history, geology, ecology and traditional customs of the area. Later, embark on a koala safari before a visit to the Hidden Vale Wildlife Centre for a behind the scenes tour of the centre and its conservation efforts to help save endangered species. The day also includes a splendid picnic lunch on the Hidden Vale property. This evening, enjoy your Signature Experience then toast the day as the sun sets in the distance before dinner at Homage Restaurant.

Day 5: Hidden Vale, Brisbane

Soak up the peaceful morning atmosphere at Hidden Vale before setting off mid-morning to Brisbane. Along the way, you’ll visit the Ipswich’s historic Workshop Rail Museum which features a collection of beautifully restored locomotives and impressive model railway in its collection. After arriving in Brisbane, venture to the Brisbane Botanic Gardens Mt Coot-tha to be met by a guide for an informative tour of gardens which extend across 56 hectares and feature the largest collection of Australian native rainforest trees in the world, a Japanese garden, Tropical Dome and more. Later, swap stories with your fellow travellers as you savour a delicious farewell dinner at the luxurious Spicers Balfour Hotel.

Day 6: Depart Brisbane

After breakfast this morning, transfer to airport for your onward flight.